Description
This Feta and Cranberry Chickpea salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, combining the nuttiness of quinoa, the creaminess of feta, the sweetness of cranberries, and the crunch of nuts, all brought together with a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
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For salad:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1 15 oz. can unsalted chickpeas, drained
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pistachios
For dressing:
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook quinoa: Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa with green onion, basil, chickpeas, and cranberries.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the salad with crumbled feta and chopped nuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feta and Cranberry Chickpea Salad, Quinoa Salad, Mediterranean Salad
